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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19
RIGHTLY PUT.

In his speech in Manchester, Hon. John
Goode said:-
according to the highest Republican
testimony the paramount issue is whether
we are to have a government of the people,
by the people, and for the people, or a gov
eminent of William Malone, by William
Malone, and for William Malone"
At the same meeting, Hon. Geo. D. Wise
said:-
"John Wise said at the last election he
had been cheated, but he would do the
cheating next time, and l suppose he is now
about it. Malone, he said, used traits" in
his printing office when he published his
paper in Richmond, and has never been the
friend of the workingmen, in public or
private life. Yet he asks for their support.
Mr. Wise said he favored the Blair bill, but
that the Republican party had defeated it..
The Democrats have never been in entire
charge of the administration since the war,
and some of the measures most beneficial to
the South had been defeated by Republi-
can Senate"
Mr.. John H. Conner on the same occa-
sion said:-
1.-THE Reformers did not endorse Demo-
cratic Knight OF Labor. They selected men
who have ever been Republicans.
Mr.. Conner told about the intercourse
between General Malone and himself two
years ago, and how Malone refused to
assist Knight of Labor candidate for Con-
gress. He said Malone was not friend of
the workingmen, but was trying to allure
them into his party"
The Lawrenceville (Tnd.) REGISTER, in
commenting on the mixed school question
in Ohio, says: "The truth of the matter is
the Republicans don't care a continental
about the negro except to get his vote"
The Baltimore Herald (Republican) re.
marks:
sVirginia is having something of hea
ed political campaign herself. Of course,
the only issue there is Malone"
Well, "He himself hath said it." Our
Baltimore contemporary has evidently
been reading Mahone's campaign docu-
ments.-Rich. Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

The Republican State com mittee of New
York and the national republican committee
are largely composed not only Of million
aires, but of millonaires who have acquired
their riches by means of governmental aid
to their monopolies. Aud yet there are
some ill-informed men who say that the
democratic party is run i'll the interests of
the rich and against those ofthe poor mon
of the country, and the knights of labar of
Ohio, Maryland and Richmond have declar-
ed against the democrats.-4iec. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

There ire now four candidates in the
field for the House of Delegates for the
counties of Allegheny, Bath, aud High.
land:--
A. NJ. itcClintic, nominee of Republican
Convention; William Skeen, independent
and Aa'i-Mahone Republican candidate
Lewis T. Mann, of Allegheny; and Dr.. FL.
E. Smith of Bath. Smith is Democrat
and Mann was Readjuster, but we d. not
know what his present party status is,
Things seem mixed in that Legislative Dis.
trict.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

Malone was never really friendly to the
the Blair Educational Bill, that would
help to educate his colorsd constituents
whom be would rather keep in ignorance.
This fact can be established. At the same
time he supports John Sherman for the
Presidency, whose hatred Of the South
makes him an enemy of the measure that
would give millions Of money to be edu-
cate and lift up the colored race. Sherman
voted against that bW.-Roonoke Leader.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

The Stanton Spectator is driving the
party nail home by some spirited blows,
and very pertinen'ly declares that the Ii
quor question can be settled by vote on
local option when the proper time comes,
and when Democrats and Republicans may
vote and work together if they wish, but it
should not be introduced in the present
campaign. To support any side issue is to
support Mahone.-NorfoH Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

Prohibition dominates eight of North
Cardinals ninety-three counties, and the
sentiment is said to be on the increase.
In Randolph county not license for sell,
ing liquor has been issued for seventeen
years. This is due to the action of the
county commissioners, who are said to be
sustained by public sentiment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19
JUDGE STAPLES AT DANy11IE.-A to

JUDGE STAPLES AT DANvILLE.-A tele.
gram to the Richmond Dispatch says that,
at Danville, last Saturday night, "Judge
Staples made a powerful and effective
speech, which was listened to attentively
by a large audience. 1t was just such a
speech as Danville needed, and has I'm.
doub5edly done much good"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

THE CHIEF IssUE.-The chief issue in
the election of November 9Th is, whether
delegates to the Legislature shall be elect
ed who will vote for Democrat for United
States Senator or for William Mahonel
This is made the issue by Malone himself,
and it cannot be avoided. To vote for a
Republican candidat is to vote for Mshone.
Can you do itp
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19
Hon. John GoOde will Address the People
of Augusta next C0urt-day.

Our readers will be rejoiced to learn that
they will have the pleasure of hearing
Hon. John Goode on Monday, the oath
Court.day. He is one of the finest speakers
of Virginia, and one of its best posted pub
lie men, and none should fail to hear him.
In letter to VIM. A. Hudson, Esq,
Chairman of the Democratic County Com
mittee, he says -
"Yours of the 9th inst, was duly re-
oeiyed. think l can certainly be with
YOU on the Gath inst, the day of your Octo-
Der Court. You may announce me to
speak at that time"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

Rev. Father Duffy, for the Catholics Of
Ronceverte, has this week bought of the
Ronceverte improvement Company two
lots for church and parsonage, located on
the west eide of Vine street between Rail.
road Avenue aud Main. Work on the
church building will commence next week
-Ronceverte Neps, 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

Between the United States Circuit Court
and the County Court of Loudoun, the
former pursuing him for disobeying its in
junction not to enforce the Virginia Statute,
and the latter after him for obeying the in.
junction of the Circuit Court and not obey
ing the Statute, Mr.. McCabe, the Common
wealth's Attorney, is in a fair way of get,
ting into trouble. He doubtless feels that
he is between the devil and the deep sea-
| Norfolk Landmark,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

Rev. John E. Massey, in concluding his
speech at Louisa C. H., on the 10th inst,
said
'Every vote given for Republican can
didate is vote given for the restoration of
Malone rule in Virginia, and the subordi-
nation of the superior to the inferior race,
and public virtue and intelligence to vice
and ignorance
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

If you are net registered you are not in
position to discharge your duty to the gov
eminent that affords protection to yoRr life,
liberty and property. You are not in posi-
ton to discharge duty that the State and
all her interests demand at your hands. See
that your name is properly oil the reglstra-
ton book
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

Rev. J. Powell Garland, presiding elder
of tho Richmond district, Virginia Confer
ence NJ. E. Church South, was thrown from
his buggy last week and had his right arm
broken.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

Senator Sherman says: Anything that
will beat down the democratic party aud
build up our own is justifable in morals
and in law" Gen. Malone has promised
Mr.. Sherman the solid vote of Virginia in
the next national democratic convention.
The General is row making still hunt.
The democrats should keep their eyes
"skint Alec. Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

Further particulars Of the attempted train
robbery, near Ell Paso, Texas, Friday, show
that the two robbers who Stopped the traiu
and burst opes the door of the ex press
car with dynamite were both killed. Elk
press Messenger j. Ernest Smith, after
killing the first robber, who was climbing
into the car, got his shotgun and emptied
the load into the other robber, whose body
was found the next day near thespot where
he vas shot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

LEAVING THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. -
Commonwealth's Attorney J. 3. McCabe,
of Loudoun county, and J. r. Moss, late
member OF the House of Delegates from
Buckingham county, haze renowned the
republican party, and will hereafter vote
with the democrats.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

How eau any Republican, who is opposed
to the re election of Malone as o. s. Sena-
Tor, consistently vote for Dunlap and Craig,
who, if cleo ed, will vote for bima In vot-
ing for them, they are voting for Malone.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

Robert F. Morrow, the San Francisco
millionaire, who is under Indictment on a
charge of jury bribing, was placed under
arrest and confined in the county Jail Satur
daY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

Rev. II. W. Bays has been expelled from
the Holston Conference, NJ. E. Church
South, on charges of adultery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

The Roanoke (Va.) Machine Works have
a contract to supply the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company with $50 hopper cars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

The. registration books are now open,
aud every Democratic voter should see to it
that he is prepared to exercise his right of
suffrage on tie 9Th of November.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

Let no Democrat be deprived Of his vote
by failure to register or get his transfer.
If you have moved from another county or
district be sure you get your transfer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

One Republican candidate says he will
not support Malone. The Roanoke Times
says, that d. F. Houston, of Roanoke, Re-
publican candidate for the Legislature,
''has sworn that he will never vote for Ger.
VIM. Malone for United States Senator"
Why will not Messrs. Dunlap and Craig say
whether or pot they would vote for Ma
hone?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

A gentleman just here from Ohio says
that Senator Sherman, who had intended to
go to the colored fair of North Carolina
with General Malone and make speech
there, has been compelled to abandon that
trip on account of the iuroads the revenue
tariff has made into the republicans of his
State, and also because Gov. Foraker has
weakened his party by his bloody shirt
speeches and his harping upon the snub he
received at the hands Of the Presidents
wife-Wosh. Cor. Aier. Gazette.
We suspect that Sherman has other rea-
sons than those mentioned for declining to
90 to the colored fair of N. G. His-opposi
ton to the Blair Bill; the manner in which
the negroes in his State have recently been
treated by members of the Republican par
ty; and the apprehension that his intimate
association with Malone might weaken him
as candidate for the Presidency, may have
had a great to do with abandoning his pre-
vious purpose to attend that Fair, accom-
panied by Malone.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

d. f. Terrell has announced himself as a
United Labor Patty candidate for the
House Of Delegates for Wythe county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19
Answer or give reason for refusing to do


In the Republican meeting which nomi-
mated Messrs. Dunlap aud Craig, Mr.. Jacob
Yost said they were not speakers and be
hoped to God that they would not attempt
to speak in any portion of the county dur
ing the canvass. Will they not speak a
little speech or write little note to let the
voters know whether, if. elected, they will
vote for Malone or not. If elected, they
will be the representatives, So called, of a
"white county," aud the Virginian says,
10 substance, that Malone and his adher-
ents know that no delegate could be elect
ed i'll "white county," if it were known
that he would vote for Malone. Now, Just
speak or write enough to say whether or
not you wonld so outrage the sentiments of
your constituents as to vote for Malone for
U. s. Senator What reason can you as
sign for refusing to answer this simple ques-
ton? If you will not answer it, at least
give your reason for refusing to do so. Are
you for the people or for Malone?
"Under which king, BezonianP Speak
or die.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19
A DMINIsTRATRIx's SALE.

A DMlNISTKATRIX'S SALE.
ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25th,
At the late residence of Robert o. Mccormick.
decd, two miles southwest of Greenville, |
will offer at public auction. all his
PERSONAL PROPERTY,
consisting of one or two GOOD HORSES, one
SPRING COLT, one GOOD MILK COW and
HOGS, one Two horse Wagon and Harness,
one Wheat Drill. one Buggy Rake, one Mower.
one Oliver Chilled Pillow, and various other
farming implements. together with about
TEN ACRES of CORN.
HOUSEHOLD KITCHEN FURNITURE,
and lot OF CARPENTERS TOOLS.
Terms made known on day of sale.
LENORA 4. MCCORMICK, Adm'x,
Greenville, Va.
J. FraEk Davis. Auctioneer.
sent 28-8ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

"On the contrary, they nominated Dunlap
and Craig, and will labor to secure their
election, that they may vote for Malone for
United States Senator. "--Spectator.
The Spectator has no authority for any
such statement. The Republican candi-
dates for the Legislature, should they be
elected, will go to Richmond entirely un-
pledged. Neither Of them would have &C.
cepted the nomination, unanimously given
to them, had any pledge been exacted of
them. They are Republicans and will vote
for Republican for U. S. Senator, but they
are committed to no one. The Republicans
of the county can trust them to do the
right thing at the right time.-VaAey Vr-
ginian.
Will the TaUey Virginian say that
Messrs Dunlap and Craig will not vote for
Malone That is the question, and not
whether they are pledged to do SO. We
did not assert that they had made any
pledge to vote for Malone, for it was not
necessary for them to do so, as their party
could 'trust them'' to do that without any
pledge. May they not think that in voting
for Malone, they are doing ''the right thing
at the right time" Answer the question,
'sWill they vote for Malone at any timer"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

A UGUSTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS
"A OFFICE, To-wIT:
TWO ESTRAY CALVES
Taken up by John Morris on his land. near
Waynesboro, of the following description
The one steer of red color. star in forehead,
and the other a speckled heifer, no ear marks.
supposed to he nine months old, the two APP
praised at $1,000 by s, H. Bell, W, +. Harner
and John Dooms, before NJ. L. Leonard, ]. P.
Extract Teste:
VIM. A. BURNETT,
Oct 10Th, 1SS7.-3t Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19
r. q. PARRISH.
G. NJ. COCHRAN, .

Commission ers.
!, Jos. Ryan. Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, do certify that Geo. NJ. Coeh-
ran; one of the commissioners appointed in
the foregoing cause has duly executed the
bond required according to law.
Given under my hand this 9th day of Sep
tember, 1887. JOS, N. RYAN
sept7-tds Clerk.
POSTPONEMENT.
The above sale is postponed until THURS
DAY, NOVEMBER 10th, 1887.
X. l.. PARRISH,
G. NJ. COCHRAN, Jr,
Get l9-4t Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

Mr.. Robert Garrett has resigned the
Presidency of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19
rNRUSTRE'S SALE.

I TJNKUSTRE'S SALE.
AS trustee in a deed of trust executed by G..
| L. WEIGH and wife. the undersigned will, on
Saturday, November 9TH. 1887,
| sell at public auction, in front of the court
house. in Stauntou, that beautiful farm OAK
HILL" ~ miles south ofStaunton, con tanning
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19
143 ACRES,
The improvements consist Of


TWO BRICK DWELLING HOUSES,
Dairy, Ice house, house, Large Barn,
and other out buildings, large sGarden, Or
chard and an abundant supply of never-fail-
Ing spring water. The land is ofthe best quail
ity-yellow limestone, and well set in grass,
and considered one or the most desirable and
attractive places in the Valley.
TERMS:-Cash sufficient to pay the costs of
executing the trust, and also to pay the sum of
81 705 90, the sum of S3 $50 % the 18th day of
April 1888, the further sum of 50 $50 90 on the
l5,h day of April, 1889, and as to tae residue,
the time of payment will be announced on the
day of sale. For the deferred installments of
purchase money. the purchaser will be requlr-
ed 10 execute bonds with approved personal
security. and the title to the property will be
withheld as ultimate security
w. j. NELSON,
oct l2-4t Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19
T AND SALE.


Augusta county rendered at the May term
1887. in the suit of Jordan VS.. Hartman and ais,
we will sell at public auction, in front of the
court house, in Staun ton. on
Friday. the l4th day Of October. 1887,
a very valuable tract of land, containing
254 ACRES,
situated on Lewis Greek, about two miles
northeast of Stauntop, and known as Red
Bud" upon which John IN. Opie now resides
This land Is of fine quality, and has spring
water in every field, and has on it a COMFOR-
TABLE DWELLING HOUSE, a new Switzer
Barn, two Tenement Houses, and other neces.
sary buildings; also an orchard of choice fruit
This tract would make fine stock and dairy
farm.
TERMS OF SALE Ten per cent in cash.
and residue in three equal payments at 6. II
| and Is months, bearing interest from the day
of sale, for which the purchaser will execute
bonds with good security.
r. q. PARRISH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

Election Day, Tuesday, November sth, 1887.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-10-19

Democratic Ticket.
The National tribune., 1887-10-13
PERSONAL
with it.

Maj Gen. John Gibbon, old comrade Of Gen.
George G. Meade Is to deliver the Grafton at the
coming unwilling of the Meade statue in Fair
mount Park.
Serg't VIM ID. Holtzworth has been appointed
Superintendent of the National Cemetery Mt Get
tysburg vice Serg't N G.. Wilson, resigned. Serg't
Wilson has been appointed by the Battlefield Me-
mortal Association Superintendent of the battle
field.
corrade writes that the daring scout. some Of
whose exploits were told by Capt. J. w. Hinkley
in a recent issue of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE. and
whose identity the Captain is DESTROYS learn was
Corpl James Pike, of the 4th mot 5thl Ohio Cav.
Gen. George C. Rogers, Chairman of the Board
Of Pension Appeals, has received from one of his
admiring comrades, which by the way includes all
the members of his old regiment (the 18th Ill., a
souvenir which he values very highly. 1t is rough
made from the limb of tree, and bears deep
scar from n rebel bullet. 1t was cut from the tree
under which the General was standing when he
was wounded at the battle of Champion Hills. II
Is not a particularly progressing looking walk
ingstick, but the General would not exchange ID
for the finest product of the goldsmiths' shops.
Gen. Lucius Fairehild recently Commander-in-
Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, will give,
in the November number of The American Maga-
zine account OF the origin, aims and works OF
the Order. The GAR is essentially great be-
nevolent society; its chief business is to help the
needy. and it has kept closely to its work.
The Republicans of Brooklyn, N. Y, have nomi-
mated Col A. ID. Baird for Mayor. Col. Baird went
to the front as n private in the 79th n. Y. High
landers. with which regiment he served through
the war. His promotion was rapid, by reason o
his conspicuous gallantry and efficiency. He rose
to tile command OF his regiment, which he led in
enthusiastic in their support of Col. Baird.
on Monday evening Miss Maud Banks. daughter
OF Gen. n. z. Banks, made her first appearance OF
the stage at Albaugh's Opera House. in this city
She was warmly received by appreeiative audi
ence and her debut gratifying success. SHE
showed herself worthy of the plaudits tina. wer'
bestowed upon her.
The National tribune., 1887-10-13
WAS GETTYSBURG A DECISIVE BAT
TLE"?

EDIToR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Allow me TO ask
what you consider decisive battle? have always
thought that they were OF such character as TO
leave doubt 60 the contestants on either side
which had won the victory, and the reader oil his
tory had no trouble 10 decide between drawn bat
tie and decisive one. Among a few prominent
ones / will name Canine. Marengo, Ausierlitz,
wagram, Leipzig, Waterloo. Sadowa- and Sedan.
in all Of which one side drove the other in con-
fusion from the field. Was that the case at Get
tysburg? Did not Gen. Ice retire AT his own leis-
ure from the field? or did Gen. Meade make any
efforts 10 drive him of after the repulse OF Pick
ett's charge Not wishing 10 attract too much of the
public gaze. will modestly assume the old char
acter OF which ali still very proud.-VoLUS-
TEER Dorsey's, Howard Co. Md.
Our correspondent puts too narrow a con-
struction on the term decisive battle"
Battles are very frequently decisive which
do not involve the virtual destruction of one
of the opposing armies. They are decisive
also in a political or moral way, without
reference to the purely military results. For
example, the battle of Bunker Hill was in a
sense decisive" because it demonstrated
that the Americans were ready to fight
pitched battles for their liberties, and that
they could hold their own in the open field
with the boasted British regulars"
The battle of Gettysburg was in some re-
spects decisive, and in some not. 1t was not
decisive according TO our correspondence
standard, for Lees army was allowed to re-
tire unmolested from the field, which would
give the impression that our own army was
hurt too badly to follow it up. But it was
decisive in that every manuver of the
rebels was totally defeated; that they were
compelled TO abandon their plan of cam
paign and retreat without having gained &
single one of the advantages for which they
crossed the Potomac, and that il took off tn,
edge of their offensiveness and showed then
that their only hope was in standing strictly
on the defensive and waiting for us to weary
ourselves out in attacking them. 1t wa
decisive in negative moral and political
sense, rather than in strictly military one
If the rebels had succeeded in driving u
from the field, Philadelphia, Baltimore ant
Washington would have been at their mercy
the North would have been discouraged a
not being able to put any army in the field
which could successfully Withstand Lee
army, the recognition of the so-called South
ern Confederacy would have followed almos
without doubt. Inasmuch as they did no
succeed in this, it was very decisive
battle for them.
There has been much dispute as TO whethe
Gen. Meade should not have followed Pick
ett's repulse with a return blow whicl
would have destroyed Lees army, and tn
general opinion now is that in his failure +
do so he missed one of the very greatest OF
pOrtunities that ever came TO any man.
The National tribune., 1887-10-13

ADJ'T-GEN. L. B. GRAY is now closing up
more than a year of splendidly effective
work for the GAR. We took pleasure
when Commander-in-Chief Fairchild select
cd Col Gray for his Adjutant-General in
making predictions as to his successful dis
charge Of the complicated and trying duties
of the Office, and we can now say that those
predictions have been more than verified
Col. Gray has been able, industrious and
painsiaking, and has given unusual salts
faction 10 all The best wish we can make
is that the GAR may always have as good
an Acknowledgement as Col. Gray has proved
himself 10 be.